When budgeting for your family, it’s easy to focus on the expenses you need. However, you should also pay attention to the expenses you don’t want. There are some things that are just not worth paying for. These five expenses are avoidable, and you can save thousands of dollars if you manage to eliminate them. […]
How Being Smart with Money Helps You Have a Happier Life
It’s no secret that having more money at your fingertips allows you to enjoy life more. Having money available as a resource keeps your bills from piling up and lowers your stress levels. However, you don’t have to change jobs or start eating ramen noodles every day to get smarter with your money. Decreasing expenses […]
4 Reasons You Need to Have Money for Emergencies
Emergencies can seem like the end of the world. There is the initial stress of the emergency itself, but then you have the aftereffect caused by the financial burden the emergency has caused. If you have to use a credit card or take out a loan, the debt could follow you for years to come. […]
Back to Basics: Creating an Effective Family Budget
In today’s tough economy, many families find themselves looking for ways to save a little extra money. It’s common for people to set up a budget, but it’s a lot harder to create one that you can stick to for the long-term. The key to good budgeting is creating a plan that you can follow […]
Theft Fraud: Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
Identify theft is a big deal and you must try avoid this common and costly problem. To do so, a consumer should know how fraud occurs and how to prevent it. Here are four tips to protect yourself and prevent identity theft: Shred paperwork Believe it or not, many seasoned criminals take a decidedly low-tech […]
4 Tricks to Help You Be Smarter with Your Money
Managing personal finances can often be difficult when it comes to making smart purchases and saving for emergencies. Although most people often acquire debt throughout their lives due to poor money management skills, there are a few key tricks to practice to ensure that you’re smarter with your income. Use cash As the old saying […]
4 Costs to Remember Before Buying a Car
Buying a car of your own is a huge financial commitment. When you’re in the position to buy, and you’ve narrowed down your criteria, it might be tempting to jump on the first offer. You’ll see many appealing offers, but when poised to buy a car, remember the following costs: Closing costs As with buying […]
Family Budget 2014: 5 Unexpected Expenses You May Want to Plan for
After New Year’s Day, many families vow to keep better track of their finances. Sticking to a budget can be difficult, however, when you have to pay for large expenses that crop up without warning. Setting aside a regular amount monthly to meet some of the following expenses will help families to stay on track. […]
5 Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor This Year
Financial advisors work to manage personal wealth and offer sound advice for investing, saving and building a retirement fund. Although it can be easy to cover all of the necessary bases with your advisor throughout the year, it’s important to specifically ask what will work to benefit your finances for the largest returns. Should I […]
Redoing the Family Finances: 5 Ways to Organize Your Money
A lot of people have started this year with the goal of getting their family finances in order. While there are a lot of ways to do this, to save enough money to pay off debt, you’ll need to make some significant changes. Consider these five ways to get your finances in order: Rent out […]
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